When is the best time to go to Scranton

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Scranton, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Scranton weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Scranton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Scranton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 66mm 4.7hrs 10.6hrs

January in Scranton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scranton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Scranton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Scranton with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Scranton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 66mm 5.6hrs 11.6hrs

February in Scranton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scranton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Scranton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Scranton with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in February »

March

Scranton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 78mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Scranton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scranton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Scranton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Scranton with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in March »

April

Scranton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 90mm 7.5hrs 14.2hrs

Scranton's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Scranton.

April is in the spring in Scranton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Scranton with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in April »

May

Scranton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 102mm 8.5hrs 15.5hrs

May is a damp month in Scranton and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Scranton.

May is in the spring in Scranton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Scranton with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in May »

June

Scranton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 106mm 9.5hrs 10.6hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in Scranton during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Scranton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Scranton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Scranton with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in June »

July

Scranton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 103mm 9.7hrs 11.6hrs

July in Scranton is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Scranton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Scranton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in July »

August

Scranton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 97mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Scranton is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scranton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Scranton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in August »

September

Scranton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 95mm 7.2hrs 14.2hrs

Scranton's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scranton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Scranton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in September »

October

Scranton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 82mm 6.1hrs 15.5hrs

October is a a little damp month in Scranton and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Scranton.

October is in the fall / autumn in Scranton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in October »

November

Scranton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 93mm 3.9hrs 10.6hrs

Scranton's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scranton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Scranton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Scranton weather in November »

December

Scranton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 80mm 3.5hrs 11.6hrs

December in Scranton is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scranton for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Scranton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Scranton with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Scranton weather stats

Scranton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: February 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -1°C 30.2°F
Wettest month: June 106mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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